Should I remove Broowsie2saavie?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
76% remove it24% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0008%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 41.72 days
715.64 days >
Average installed length: 376.01 days
Other programs by BrowseToSave.info (Amazing Apps)
Broowsie2saavie
What is Broowsie2saavie?
This program is related to other adware browser extensions created by 215 Apps, a known adware developer. It is also a variant of the BrowseToSave program just renamed to help confuse users.
It is a web browser extension that is designed to manipulate and overwrite advertisements and inject its own on unrelated web sites.
About (from BrowseToSave.info (Amazing Apps))
When installing the Plugin, it attempts to detect other software that may interfere with its functioning, usually similar types of software. By installing the Plugin, you consent to the Plugin in disabling other conflicting software and we understand you have chosen to use our software to customize your social media pa... Read more
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is 51660c8fa5998.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 2.73 MB (2,867,306 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Broowsie2saavie.
| 51660c8fa5998.dll (00ce3831a16a62c6d7ea4b21049e4b22) has been flagged by the following 12 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| AVG |
2014.0.3449 |
Generic_c |
| CAT-QuickHeal |
5.13.12.00 |
Adware.Saveas.gen (Not a Virus) |
| Comodo Security |
16321 |
Application.Win32.AdWare.MultiPlug.~I |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0146 |
Adware.Plugin.49 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
7.8375 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
| F-Prot |
v6.4.7.1.166 |
W32/MegaSearch.A |
| F-Secure |
11.2013-26-05_1 |
Adware:W32/SaveAs |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Agent.BV.(kcloud) |
| Malwarebytes |
v2013.05.26.02 |
PUP.Adware.MultiPlug |
| NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52214 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.bnzmxw |
| Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.1 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
18122 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
Program details
Displayed publisher: BrowseToSave
URL: browsetosave.info
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\broowsie2saavie
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\Broowsie2saavie\uninstall.exe" /path=C:\ProgramData\Broowsie2saavie
Estimated size: 2.73 MB
Files installed by Broowsie2saavie
| Program module: | 51660c8fa5998.dll (Malware detected) |
| Path: | C:\ProgramData\broowsie2saavie\51660c8fa5998.dll |
| MD5: | 00ce3831a16a62c6d7ea4b21049e4b22 |
Additional files:
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- 51660c8fa5998.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Search-NewTAb' with the class of {6F4F20BB-AD84-CE48-C4C7-DE63E239F70B}.
How do I remove Broowsie2saavie?
You can uninstall Broowsie2saavie from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Broowsie2saavie, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Broowsie2saavie.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Broowsie2saavie you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 56%
Win XP 6%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 76%
Keep it 24%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
376.01
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
81.25% |
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| Windows 10 |
12.50% |
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| Windows XP |
6.25% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
37.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.25% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.25% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.25% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
6.25% |
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| Windows 8 |
6.25% |
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Geography
33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.33% |
| United Kingdom |
19.05% |
| Brazil |
4.76% |
| France |
4.76% |
| Indonesia |
4.76% |
| India |
4.76% |
| IQ |
4.76% |
| Iran |
4.76% |
| Japan |
4.76% |
| Mexico |
4.76% |
| Saudi Arabia |
4.76% |
| Thailand |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
33.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Lenovo |
13.33% |
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| Alienware |
6.67% |
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| Acer |
6.67% |
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| ASUS |
6.67% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO IdeaPad Z370... |
6.67% |
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| LENOVO 1143B5G |
6.67% |
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| HP-Pavilion VS394AA-ABU p... |
6.67% |
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| HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 ... |
6.67% |
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| HP Pavilion g4 Notebook P... |
6.67% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.67% |
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